This is a very nice hotel that we will visit again very soon. It has a great location near downtown Puntarenas. Across the street is a beach on the Gulf of Nicoya. The beach is well maintained and groomed daily. They put up chairs and umbrellas that you can rent for a small amount of colons. The water is warm and inviting.
A short walk from the motel is Parque Marino del Pacífico.
We did not visit it the last time we were there but it is on our agenda this time.
The hotel has a nice pool that is located inside. Since I now have to walk with a cane our room will be on the ground floor so access will be easy. They offer a free breakfast, and lunch and dinner for a fee. The dining area is attractive and kept clean and orderly. The staff is very friendly and attentive. Unfortunately they don't speak much English but since my wife is from Costa Rica she is my translator. The rooms are fairly modern and spacious compared to many we have stayed in before.
The one real drawback is the weather. It is ALWAYS hot and humid. Tank tops and shorts at all times!! We are in the rainy season so you can safely bank on getting a shower in the early afternoon and around dusk. That is the right times to belly up to the bar and enjoy a cervasa (beer) or the hi ball of your choice.
Puntarenas is a nice town on the pacific ocean. The boardwalk is loaded with restaurants and various vendors of local crafts. Small cruise ships dock there with tourists from around the world. Overall it is a great get-away from the challenges of everyday life.
In closing I say the expression used here a lot. Pura Vida (loosely it means good life)
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